But if your current portfolio is not strong you won't fix it by adding debt. 

It's completely dependent on negotiation -- between the operating partners and the capital partners.Typically what you'll find in similar situations is either an LLC or an LP taxed as a partnership with a strong operating agreement in place that spells out income/loss allocation. 

Property Info:Purchase price: $100,000Estimated Rehab budget: $25,000ARV: $180,000Profit Before Costs: $55,000Extra Fees on the buy side:Closing Costs on the buy of an estimated 3.5% = $3,500No realtor needed for the buy = 0TOTAL: $3,500Hard Money lending detail: 115k loan @ 12.99% for 4 months w/ origin fee & draw fees3.9% Origin fee on loan of 115,000: $4,500 (rounded up)12.99% Interest Rate for 4 months: $5,000 (rounded up)Draw Fees: $1,250Misc Fees (appraisal/commitment/inspection): $1,000TOTAL: $11,750Holding Costs (insurance, utilities, lawncare, taxes): $250/moTOTAL: $2,000Selling Costs: Closing Costs Estimated at 3.5% of ARV: $6,300Buyers Agent Commission of 3%: $5,400Other Misc Expenses: $1,000TOTAL: $12,700Summary+55,000 Profit before fees-   3,500 Closing Costs on the buy- 11,750 HML Costs-   2,000 Holding Costs- 12,700 Selling Costs--------------------------------+  25,050 Profit after all fees are deductedDid I miss anything here?!

It is still a good precaution to keep those accounts with low balances on the off chance they try to commit fraud.

Give yourself 6 month to a year of intensive study and research before committing to invest.

Know your numbers and if the numbers work and you think/know it will be in a MO situation, make a strong offer from the beginning.

(I tend to be very aggressive and head strong in my investment strategies).Any input is greatly appreciated.

If your reserves are strong enough, you can weather a recession for at least a little while.

However, I'm also in strong agreement with the licensed ccw approach too. if at all possible, bring the person and the ccw. make sure you bring someone that will have your back and can assist you if necessary. being able to identify the perp after they've battered/killed you is important in the eyes of justice, yet its not really preventative. hopefully most realize the difference. if someone has malicious tendencies towards a real estate agency/sales people, r.e. investor its the preventative measures that could save your life and that matters most. the reality is as many people that are in prison...there are a lot of sick people loose in the public of anytown usa. we all have access to phones to try to dial 911 but the opportunity may not be available. self-defense is first priority in my book.kudos,Mary 

Hello again biggerpockets  im going to start out using a HELOC from my old man’s house he will be having around a 200k heloc pretty soon and i will flip my first home some time late january or early February using a 100k or less of that helocI have recently made an amazing encounter with a broker that is in charged of selling off a local credit unions foreclosures and i have to say even with my inexperience’s in flips there is money to be made in my local market Currently looking at a property that is foreclosed on might go for 55k or 60k bank hasnt approved a price yet took a contractor that i trust and another one i never dealt with and around a similar bids 25k-35k repairs needed1950’s home  has been updated electrical wise plumbing still not sure will get inspected and foundation is sound on slabNeeds roof redoneKitchen1 full Restroom1/2 restroomDriveway workDetached Garage work (door and cement work)Redo kitchen cielingRedo living room cielingMove electrical outletsRedo floor or overlay with laminate (ugly old tile)New paint in and out(ultimately on what i choose material wise prefabbed or custom) a recent house 3 houses down the same road was recently flipped and sold for 140k is sightly larger 1280 sqft vs 1080sqft (one im looking to buy) the realtor i deal with works for this broker as well and comps match the area for what the house sold and ultimately said if i fix n flip this property i should see minimum 125k selling price high of 145k (market is hot at the moment) Given i should over estimate the rehab 35k rehab 55k purchaseAll in at 90k Sales at minimum 125kPotential profit 35k minus holding cost expenses and commission to realtor should be arund 27.5k profit If this works out i would repeat and do more flips jn the future to build up enough cash (really want to build up 500k cash not counting HELOC) to were i can do multiple flips at a time  and keeping 1 free and clear to have a high cash flowing sfr rentals sooner then just 200$ a month per door really want to have 800$ a month cash flowing properties I know alot of people like over leveraging and using OPM’s but this is my realistic niche i can accomplish especially in the hot market im currently inI run a restaurant as my full time “job” but can definitely get out and manage my contractor and have worked with him in the past, for sure one i get the hang of flipping ill probably stick a manager in my place and go full time flipping myself if it goes smoothly (never does i know)Would this method be worth while to build up cash fastest way without leveraging and using OPM’s for now with SFR’s and flipsGo easy on me i been reading alot of books and listening to podcasts daily and get the lingo of the real estate investing world and alot of different ideas from what other people have done in the past to be successful Like episode 121 from bp real estate podcasts those guys are my age and killing in their 20’s yes all hands on but they going strong for sure(Sorry long read)